Played at the September 2016 FEEDBACK Film Festival
THE CHAMPION, 17min, USA, Documentary
Directed by Patrick McGowan
A former Iraqi boxing champion, Estaifan Shilaita overcomes tremendous hardships as he builds a special bond with his family and taxi cab customers in Chicago.
Director Statement
Brett and Patrick have been passionate about telling this story for the past four years. Over that time, the Shilaitas have made them feel like family. They feel that viewers of the film will share a connection to Estaifan, Hannah, and their story.
Read PalmSprings Festival Review of the Film from Indiewire
Film Type:Documentary, Short
Runtime:17 minutes 40 seconds
Completion Date:January 1, 2015
Production Budget:12,000 USD
Country of Origin:United States
Country of Filming:United States
Shooting Format:RED, C300, 5D
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Film Color:Color
WATCH PAST FILM FESTIVAL EVENTS and the FEEDBACK VIDEOS of EACH SELECTED FILM
 AUGUST FAMILY/ANIMATION 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from August 25th event |
 AUGUST HORROR/THRILLER 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from August 18th event |
 JULY 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from July 28th event |
 JUNE 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from June 30th event |
 MAY 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from May 26th event |
 APRIL 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from April 28th event |
 MARCH 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from March 31st event |
 FEBRUARY 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from February 25th event |
 JANUARY 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from Jan. 28th event |
 NOVEMBER 2015 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from Nov. 26th event |
 OCTOBER 2015 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from Oct. 29th event |
 SEPTEMBER 2015 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from September 24th event |
 AUGUST 2015 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from August 27th event |
 JULY 2015 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from July 30th event |
 JUNE 2015 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from June 26th event |
 MAY 2015 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from April 28th event |
 APRIL 2015 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from April 30th event |
 March 2015 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from March 26th event |
Documentary Film Festival. Los Angeles & Toronto 